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Statement from the Alive Board of Directors
The Alive Board of Directors has determined that Alive will remain a not-for-profit, independent organization providing hospice, palliative care and mission-based support services to people across Middle Tennessee. Read More
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Happy Pride Month 2023!
Alive's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is highlighting the stories of those in the community and holding space for conversations around allyship, the importance of safe spaces, and more. Check out resources and events below. Read More
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The Need Will Find You
Alive chaplain Deborah Lynn shares a precious moment of comfort and support with a family member. Read More
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June Events – Butterflies, Creative Expression and More
Join us in June for a full calendar of community events, workshops, & grief support groups. Read More
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Last Call for Butterflies 🦋Orders Closing 5/31
Order your butterflies and butterfly houses today before orders close, and join us on June 10 for the live Butterfly Release. Read More
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Grief at Work: It’s not business as usual
Free educational event for business leaders includes lunch, education, and an expert panel discussion on coping with grief in the workplace. Read More
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Happy Nurses Week!
It takes a truly special person to be a hospice or palliative nurse. This Nurses Week, we’re sharing words from nurses on why they love what they do. Read More
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Mother’s Day Memorial Wind Chime Workshop
Remember your loved one in this family-friendly windchime workshop. Read More
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From Lawyer to Hospice Social Worker at Alive
The Tennessean's Brad Schmitt recently captured the story of social worker Sheila Lachs and her journey from lawyer to hospice social worker after her mother was in Alive's care. Read More
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Order Butterflies, Remember Loved Ones!
Order your butterflies and butterfly houses today to remember loved ones. Read More
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Find Your Calling at Alive
Josie Tappel is the nurse practitioner who provides the primary medical care to patients admitted to our Murfreesboro residence. Josie joined Alive four years ago and found her calling. Read More
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The Arby’s Foundation Grants Alive $30,000 to Support Programs for Grieving Children
We are so grateful to Arby's Foundation for awarding Alive with a $30,000 grant in support of children's grief programs. Read More
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May Events – Mother’s Day Grief Support, Butterflies & More
Join us in May for a full calendar of community events, workshops, & grief support groups. Read More
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Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Volunteer Appreciation Week is here, and we’re excited to celebrate our wonderful volunteers in person with our first Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in 3 years! Read More
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Get Your Life (and Death) Together
Did you know the majority of Americans do *not* have a will or a care plan stating their wishes? Read More
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Alive Supporter, Whitney Daane, Finds a Calling with Butterflies
Whitney Daane knew about Alive long before she needed its services. However, it wasn’t until her father came to Alive’s Nashville residence that she really understood the difference this care could make. Read More
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Volunteer Spotlight: LaNiecia French
We’d like to spotlight one of our newest volunteers, LaNiecia French. LaNiecia is a licensed hairstylist, and she has already served 9 patients in her first two months as a volunteer! Read More
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Caring Like Family
Misty Dalton started at Alive 6 years ago as a hospice aide providing care in patients’ homes. Today, she is the team coordinator at our Murfreesboro residence. Read More
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Alive Chaplain Recounts Final Moments with a Patient
Alive chaplains bring comfort, spiritual support and companionship to the patients and families in our care. Read More
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Alive’s Butterfly Release Returns!
Spring is here, and so are butterflies! Join us as we celebrate the change in season while remembering our loved ones. Read More